Spanning across an area of 53 sq. km on the majestic lush Western Ghats, Peppara Wildlife sanctuary is a truly astounding fairyland of mystery with its dense wild forests, fabulous dam site and diverse flora and fauna. Located about 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram, this wildlife sanctuary established in 1938 is a favourite haunt of wildlife enthusiasts. With its crystal clear streams, tree-topped green knolls and hillocks, and eucalyptus plantations the sanctuary lets one merge with its enticing beauty. Apart from Sambar, Asian elephant, lion-tailed macaque, and leopard, rare birds like White-bellied Treepie, Malabar Grey, Small Sunbird, Hornbill etc can also be seen here.
Contact Address
The Wildlife Warden
Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division
Forestry Complex, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar
Vattiyorkavu P.O. Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: +91 471 2360762
Email - ww-tvm.for@kerala.gov.in
Location: About 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram city en route to Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala.
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